San Quentin’s Reformed Services hosted a two-day conference on a critical and exegetical study of the Armor of God, from the book of Ephesians in the … [Read more...]
Incarcerated barbers give haircuts to correctional officers
Residents and correctional staff at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center are taking steps to break out of their comfort zones and breach … [Read more...]
Christian Science practitionerMark McCurties visits The Q to discuss God’s love, healing
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center hosted Christian Science practitioner Mark McCurties from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to speak with residents and guests … [Read more...]
SQ church forgoes their yearly banquet to support unhoused
San Quentin’s Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, in lieu of a food banquet for Easter on Palm Sunday, held an “un-banquet,” where residents donated … [Read more...]
SQ closes historic PIA mattress factory as part of changes
Mixed emotions arose as Prison Industry Authority’s (PIA) Mattress factory closes shop in San Quentin. The closure is part of the new Rehabilitation … [Read more...]
SQ residents share inspiration
Many San Quentin residents may draw inspiration from role models to stay positive so to achieve their rehabilitation goals. What would help them find … [Read more...]
SQ residents show their commitment to 64 days of nonviolence
Residents in San Quentin embarked on a 66-day journey to nonviolence by focusing on 66 principles of nonviolent choices and actions. The concept … [Read more...]
Canine Companion programholds first graduation
The first-ever puppy graduation at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center celebrated four resident handlers and the puppies Artemis and Wendel, whose … [Read more...]
Residents discuss impact of Hip-Hop during roundtable
In October, nearly 50 San Quentin residents gathered to commemorate 50 years of Hip-Hop and to “chop it up” about when their love for rap had … [Read more...]
FAMILIES Act attempts to alleviate family separation
State and federal prison systems are working to strengthen incarcerated parental rights with better diversion programs, broader caregiver mitigation … [Read more...]